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2026-11-01 PM - Rev. Jeph Nobel - The Spirit of the Sacraments - [Genesis 2:8-19, Belgic Article 33]

The spread of the gospel to the nations is entirely dependent on the sovereign will of God, as He directs missionaries to preach according to His plan, illuminates the minds of the hearers, and regenerates hearts. Without the work of the Holy Spirit, preaching is in vain. But the Spirit never works without the Word, but through it for the effectual calling of God's elect from among the nations.

This recording is from the 33rd session of our current Adult Sunday School class on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, taught by Dan Skiff, on Nov. 1, 2026, on the 26th chapter of the book, on the topic of "The Church." For more information on Eastford Baptist Church, visit www.eastfordbaptist.com. View full sermons, live services, and more on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/Eastfo...

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Grace Covenant Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. We are a confessional church subscribing to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. We adhere to the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation; Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Soli Deo Gloria. Find more information about or listen to past sermons from Grace Covenant Baptist Church at h...

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

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Grace Covenant Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. We are a confessional church subscribing to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. We adhere to the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation; Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Soli Deo Gloria. Find more information about or listen to past sermons from Grace Covenant Baptist Church at h...

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(1) The rich confession in this prayer; (2) The sincere request in this prayer; (3) The solid pleading ground in this prayer; (4) The practical fruit from this prayer.